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Chair Yoga with Lindsey
Mon, October 20, 2025
5:45 P.M.
Charles Santore Library
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga that uses a chair as the main prop versus a traditional mat. This makes the practice more accessible to those that have trouble putting pressure on the knees and wrists, and is suitable for all levels and ages. The program will be taught by Lindsey Gill, a certified…
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Magic the Gathering at the Library
Mon, October 20, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Roxborough Library
Make Magic with us! Drop in for Magic the Gathering night. Whether you are a newbie or an expert, stop by to learn the basic rules and build competence. You can bring your own deck or build one with our cards, provided by Magic Kids . We will also have raffles for MTG merch. This program is for…
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Short Story Book Club
Mon, October 20, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Philbrick Hall
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Parkway Central Library
Room 131/132 in the Heim Center The Short Story Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss collections of short stories. Because the library will be closed October 13th for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this month’s meeting will instead be on the third Monday,…
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The Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 2025 Elections Resource
Tue, October 21, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Have you ever wondered how the election system works in Philadelphia? The Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office will be in the Parkway Central lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to answer your questions regarding how elections work and how one can become a poll worker or a…
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Beginner English
Tue, October 21, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm (September 23 - December 4, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…
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Free Library Chess Club
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
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Parkway Central Library
Are you looking for a place to play chess, or are you interested in learning how to play? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Heim Center on the First Floor. We have 20 chess sets and a limited amount of clocks available for use, or feel free to bring your own. RSVP at Facebook…
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Chess Club for Adults
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library
Chess Club for Adults Join us on Tuesdays in the Humanities Department on the 2nd floor for an evening of chess from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with exceptions to holidays and early closures. Use one of our sets or bring your own. Participants should have basic knowledge of…
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Craft Circle
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Looking for a crafting crew to keep you motivated as you work on your latest project? Neighbors who knit, sew, crochet, weave or stitch are welcome to join our craft circle. Feel free to stay for the full two hours or just drop in for a little while. Call the library ahead of time if you need…
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W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Tue, October 21, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the leading intellectuals of his era was a revolutionary and a visionary who challenged his contemporaries and the status quo with his thoughts on race, racial inequality, empowerment, civil rights, and more. Join the W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group as we read, explore…
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Stop the Bleed Training
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Chestnut Hill Library
In under 1 hour, you can learn to save a life. Average time it takes someone to bleed to death: 3 - 5 minutes Average time for first responders to arrive: 7 - 10 minutes Trauma-related deaths worldwide due to bleeding: 40% Participants will receive formal Stop the Bleed training,…
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Holmesburg Library Book Club
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Holmesburg Library
Holmesburg Library Book Club The Holmesburg Library's Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM. Join us for a lively discussion on some great books. For more information on how you can join and what book we are reading, please contact Adult/Teen Librarian David Koch…
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Introduction to Nonprofit Grant Writing
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Regional Foundation Center
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Parkway Central Library
In this hour-long session we'll go over the basics of writing grant applications for nonprofit organizations. This presentation will help you: List a proposal's basic elements Identify next steps for submitting a grant proposal Draft a standard proposal Follow up with potential…
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Local History Collection Ribbon Cutting
Tue, October 21, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
In the Social Science & History Department The Social Science and History Department is excited to present our revamped Local History Collection! What changed? Previously only books within a narrow range of call numbers had been shelved in the local history collection. Now, the collection…
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Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer: A Panel Discussion with Leading Experts and Advocates
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Science and Wellness
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Parkway Central Library
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning and connection. Hear from leading medical experts and a patient advocate as they share the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer prevention, treatment, and research. Explore important topics like risk factors, clinical trials, and personal stories in…
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Author Talk | Metropolitan Paradise
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In the Social Science & History Department Please join us for a lecture by Carol Franklin, author of Metropolitan Paradise: Wissahickon Valley 1620-2020, The Struggle for Nature in the City . Published in 2010, the four part book focuses on the social, political, and ecological…
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Trans By Trans Book Club | Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Tue, October 21, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary adult readers. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback…
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Harmonia Rosales | Chronicles of Ori : An African Epic
Tue, October 21, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Harmonia Rosales | Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic In Conversation with Imani Roach In Chronicles of Ori , her debut book, Harmonia Rosales retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the…
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Beginner English
Wed, October 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Beginner English
Wed, October 22, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Bushrod Library
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am - 12 pm (September 24 - December 5, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For…
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Beginner English
Wed, October 22, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm (September 22 - December 3, 2025) Learn and practice English for daily life in this course taught by University of Pennsylvania graduate students. Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build your confidence in using English. For beginners.…